Privacy Policy

The data controller within the meaning of the GDPR is:

Name
Remy Bate Mbu
Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
Email remybatem@gmail.com

This website is built with Next.js and hosted on Vercel Inc., 340 S Lemon Ave #4133, Walnut, CA 91789, USA. Vercel provides hosting and may process personal data on my behalf to deliver and secure the service. Further information: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

When you visit this website, Vercel may automatically collect and store technical data transmitted by your browser, such as IP address, date and time of access, requested URL, referrer URL, browser type, and operating system. This data is processed to ensure technical operation, security, and stability. The data is not combined with other data sources and is usually deleted after a limited retention period.

If you switch the website language (EN/DE), your choice is saved in your browser's local storage under the key "portfolio-locale". Only the selected language code ("en" or "de") is stored. No personal data is saved. You can delete this entry at any time by clearing your browser's site data.

When you submit the contact form, the data you enter (name, email address, subject, and message) is sent to a server-side API route on this website and forwarded by email using Nodemailer via Gmail SMTP. The message is delivered to remybatem@gmail.com. The data is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (steps prior to entering into a contract) or Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to enquiries).

If you contact me by email, I process the personal data you provide (such as your name, email address, and message content) to handle your enquiry. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR or Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Please do not send sensitive personal data unless it is necessary.

This website contains links to external websites, for example GitHub or LinkedIn. I have no influence on whether and how these providers process personal data. Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers.

The contact page embeds a map via an iframe from Google Maps (google.com/maps). When you open the contact page, a connection to Google is established and Google may process personal data, including your IP address. Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Further information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You have the following rights in relation to your personal data, subject to the statutory requirements:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, please contact me at remybatem@gmail.com. I will respond within the statutory period.

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by law. Email enquiries are deleted when they are no longer required, unless statutory retention obligations apply.

I may update this privacy policy when the website, legal requirements, or data processing practices change. The current version is always available on this page. If you have questions about data protection, please contact me at remybatem@gmail.com.